
Movies and TV shows casting in New Mexico
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.
Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in New Mexico, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

'Blackwater Draw Doc'
- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Billy the Kid (lead, male, 18-29)
--- Dick Brewer (lead, male, 26-40)
--- Justice of the Peace Wilson (lead, male, 50-69)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Santa Fe
- Learn more about the documentary here

'The Peace Talks'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- King (lead, male, 40-70)
--- Haider (supporting, 25-65)
--- Kefo (lead, male, 23-40)
- Average hourly rate: $38
- Casting locations: Albuquerque
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Untitled10'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Havanna (supporting, female, 19-25)
--- Catalina (supporting, female, 22-28)
--- DJ's Sons (day player, male, 16-20)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Albuquerque, Santa Fe
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Deadly Sins'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Joseph Cline (lead, male, 18-28)
--- Sarah Mitchell (lead, female, 18-28)
--- James Mitchell (lead, male, 28-48)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Georgetown, Texas; Irving, Texas; College Station, Texas
- Learn more about the feature film here

'A Tale of Two'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Hugo (supporting, male, 35-50)
--- Sable (supporting, male, 40-50)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Austin, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here

'My Mafia Protector'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Sam (supporting, male, 25-30)
--- Bouncer (day player, male, 25-60)
--- Marco (supporting, male, 24-28)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: San Antonio, Texas
- Learn more about the scripted show here